
Botswana visa for citizens of the Philippines
Citizens of the Philippines need an e-visa to travel to Botswana. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 14 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $75, government fee included.
For citizens of the Philippines: the passport opens 34 countries visa-free; Manila — Gaborone: ≈ 11,180 km, about 14.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a Botswana visa cost for citizens of the Philippines?
Can I travel to Botswana without a visa on a Philippines passport?
No: citizens of the Philippines need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $75, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaBotswana visa rules at a glance
- With a Philippines passport you can visit 34 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 50 with an e-visa; 88 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Philippines passport ranks 134th of 199.
- Philippines passport: visa-free access to 34 countries; Botswana passport: 46.
- Citizens of the Philippines and Botswana can travel together visa-free to 14 countries, for example: Singapore, Malaysia, Micronesia, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Fiji, Seychelles, Rwanda, Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Brazil, and Hong Kong.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Citizens of Botswana, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines. Philippines visa for citizens of Botswana
Travelling to Botswana: good to know
- Manila — Gaborone: about 11,180 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −6 hours.
- Local time: Manila 12:00 — Gaborone 06:00.
- Local currency: Botswanan Pula.
- Languages: English and Tswana.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ BWP 14.
- Botswana is the 131st closest of 196 destinations open to citizens of the Philippines.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Philippines:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Botswana
Visa rules for Botswana for citizens of countries bordering the Philippines:
Official portal: evisa.gov.bw
How to get a Botswana visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a Botswana visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Manila — Gaborone?
About 14.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 11,180 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Botswana?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −6 hours.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for the Philippines?
Citizens of Botswana, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines.
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